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UP Board Class 11th Annual Exam 2026 Set 3

कक्षा 11वीं · अंग्रेजी · 2026 · बोर्ड परीक्षा

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प्रश्न 1.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :

The great advantage of early rising is the good start it gives us in our day’s work. The early riser has done a large amount of hard work before other men have got out of bed. In the early morning, the mind is fresh and there are few sounds or other things to disturb him. The work done at this time is, therefore, usually well done. In many cases, the early riser also finds time to take some exercise in the fresh morning air, and this exercise supplies him with a fund of energy that will last until the evening. By beginning so early, he knows that he has plenty of time to do all that he intends to do. The habit of early rising is thus a great friend to the man who desires to do much with his life.

(a) What is the great advantage of early rising? 3

(b) Why is the work done in the early morning usually well done? 3

(d) Find a word from the passage which means ’supply’ or ’provide’. 3

(e) (i) Give a suitable title to the passage. 1

(ii) Find the antonym of the word ’late’ from the passage. 1

(iii) Find the similar word from the passage of ’power’. 1

उत्तर:

(a) The great advantage of early rising is that it gives us a good start in our day's work, enabling a person to complete a large amount of hard work before others even get out of bed.

(b) The work done in the early morning is usually well done because the mind is fresh and there are very few sounds or distractions to disturb the worker.

(c) Taking exercise in the fresh morning air supplies the early riser with a fund of energy that lasts until the evening.

(d) The word from the passage is "supplies".

(e)

(i) Title: The Advantages of Early Rising / The Value of Early Rising

(ii) Antonym of 'late': Early

(iii) Similar word for 'power': Energy

प्रश्न 2.

Make notes on the given passage and then make a summary of the passage with the help of the notes : 5

Residents of the Bhirung Raut Ki Gali, where Ustad Bismillah Khan was born on March 21, 1916, were in shock. His cousin, 94-year old Mohd Idrish Khan had tears in his eyes. Shubhan Khan, the care-taker of Bismillah’s land, recalled : “Whenever in Dumaraon, he would give rupees two to the boys and rupees five to the girls of the locality.” He was very keen to play shehnai again in the local Bihariji’s Temple where he had started playing shehnai with his father, Bachai Khan, at the age of six. His original name was Quamaruddin and become Bishmillah only after he became famous as a shehnai player in Varanasi.

Throughout his life he abided by the principle that all religions are one. What marked Bismillah was his simplicity and disregard for the riches that come with musical fame. Till the Very end, he used a cycle rikshaw to travel around Varanasi. But the pressure of providing for some 60 family members took its toll during his later years.

उत्तर:

NOTES:

1. Early Life & Birth of Bismillah Khan:

- Born on March 21, 1916 at Bhirung Raut Ki Gali, Dumraon.

- Original name: Quamaruddin.

- Started playing shehnai at age six with father Bachai Khan at Bihariji’s Temple.

- Renamed Bismillah after gaining fame in Varanasi.

2. Personality Traits & Beliefs:

- Generous nature (distributed money to local children).

- Firm belief in the unity of all religions.

- Known for extreme simplicity; disregarded wealth and luxury.

- Used a cycle rickshaw for local travel in Varanasi till the end.

3. Later Years:

- Faced financial pressure to support around 60 family members.

SUMMARY:

Ustad Bismillah Khan, originally named Quamaruddin, was born on March 21, 1916, in Dumraon. He began his shehnai journey at the age of six alongside his father at the local Bihariji’s Temple. Despite achieving world fame and success, Bismillah Khan remained deeply humble, generous, and committed to the idea that all religions are one. He preferred a simple lifestyle, travelling in Varanasi by cycle rickshaw. However, during his final years, he faced heavy financial burdens due to supporting a large extended family of nearly sixty members.

प्रश्न 3.

Write an article on any one of the following topics in about 100-150 words : 8

(a) Importance of Sports and Games.

(b) My Aim in Life.

उत्तर:

(a) Importance of Sports and Games

Sports and games play a vital role in human life. They are essential for the overall growth and development of mind and body. Engaging in physical activities keeps us healthy, fit, and active while warding off diseases like obesity and hypertension.

Besides physical benefits, sports foster valuable life skills. They teach us discipline, teamwork, leadership, patience, and time management. When playing a game, one learns how to handle both success and defeat with grace, instilling a sense of sportsmanship. Moreover, sports serve as a great stress buster for students, providing a healthy release from academic pressures.

In modern times, where sedentary lifestyles and modern gadgets dominate young minds, encouraging sports and games in schools and colleges is crucial. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body, and sports are the key to achieving this balance.

प्रश्न 4.

Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about a major road accident you witnessed, including the details of loss of life and property. 7

Write an application to the principal of your school requesting a week’s leave as you have to attend your sister’s wedding.

उत्तर:

Letter to the Editor (First Option):

To,

The Editor,

The Times of India,

New Delhi.

Subject: Concern regarding a major road accident on MG Road.

Sir,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities and the public towards the rising number of reckless road accidents, taking reference to a tragic accident I witnessed yesterday afternoon on MG Road.

At around 3:00 PM, a speeding truck collided head-on with a fully loaded auto-rickshaw near the crossroad signal. The collision was so severe that the auto-rickshaw was completely crushed. Tragically, three passengers lost their lives on the spot, including a child, while two others sustained severe injuries. There was significant destruction of public property as well, including damaged electric poles and streetlights.

The main causes of this unfortunate incident were over-speeding and non-functional traffic lights at the intersection. I urge the concerned traffic police authorities to strict enforcement speed limits, install functional lights, and take stern action against rash drivers to avoid such loss of life in the future.

Yours sincerely,

A Concerned Citizen

प्रश्न 5.

Choose the correct option to answer the following questions : 10

(a) The synonym of ’Feasible’ is :

(i) impossible

(ii) practical

(iii) strong

(iv) useless

(b) The Antonym of ’Conceal’ is :

(i) hide

(ii) reveal

(iii) cover

(iv) protect

(i) Testimony

(ii) Affidavit

(iii) Certificate

(iv) Testimonial

(d) ’To nip in the bud’ means :

(i) to destroy fully

(ii) to praise

(iii) to stop a small problem before it develops

(iv) to ignore

(e) Which word is correctly spelt?

(i) Gaurante

(ii) Guarantee

(iii) Guarantie

(iv) Guarantei

उत्तर:

(a) (ii) practical

(b) (ii) reveal

(d) (iii) to stop a small problem before it develops

(e) (ii) Guarantee

प्रश्न 6.

Change the following sentences as directed : 10

(a) He said, ”I may go to Lucknow tomorrow.” (Change into Indirect Speech)

(b) We must help the poor. (Change into Passive Voice)

(d) The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. (Change into Positive Degree)

(e) Correct the following sentence : ’The news are true.’

उत्तर:

(a) Indirect Speech: He said that he might go to Lucknow the next day.

(b) Passive Voice: The poor must be helped by us.

(d) Positive Degree: Very few buildings in the world are as beautiful as the Taj Mahal.

(e) Corrected Sentence: The news is true.

प्रश्न 7.

Translate the following passage into English : 5

समय दुनिया की सबसे मूल्यवान चीज़ है। यह धन से भी अधिक महत्वपूर्ण है। क्योंकि खोया हुआ धन वापस कमाया जा सकता है, लेकिन बीता हुआ समय कभी वापस नहीं आता। इसलिए, हमें समय का सदुपयोग करना चाहिए। जो व्यक्ति समय को बर्बाद करता है, वह अंत में पछताता है। सभी महान व्यक्तियों ने समय के महत्व को समझा और उसका सम्मान किया।

उत्तर:

Time is the most valuable thing in the world. It is even more important than money. Because lost money can be earned back, but past time never comes back. Therefore, we should make good use of time. A person who wastes time repents in the end. All great men understood the importance of time and respected it.

प्रश्न 8.

उत्तर:

any two of the following questions in about 30-40 words each : 2 × 4 = 8

(a) What difference did the narrator notice between the city school education and the village school education of his grandmother?

(b) Who was ’Sue’ and how did she console her father during the voyage?

हल / Solution:

(a) In the village school, education was tied to religion, scriptures, and the alphabet, where the grandmother could help. In the city English school, science, music, and western knowledge were taught, which the grandmother neither understood nor approved of as she felt there was no teaching about God.

(b) Sue (Suzanne) was the seven-year-old daughter of the narrator. During the storm, despite suffering a severe head injury and swollen eyes, she did not bother her father and gave him a handmade card expressing her love and hope to boost his morale.

(c) The travellers found refuge at Amsterdam, a small French scientific station in the Southern Indian Ocean. They decided to stay there because it provided safe land, relief from the treacherous waves, and an opportunity to repair their damaged boat, Wavewalker.

प्रश्न 9.

उत्तर:

any one of the following questions in about 80 words : 7

(a) How did Professor Gaitonde try to correct history, and what was the outcome of his action in the town hall?

(b) Justify the title of the story ’The Portrait of a Lady’.

हल / Solution:

(b) Justify the title of the story 'The Portrait of a Lady':

The title 'The Portrait of a Lady' is extremely apt and justified because the story presents a vivid pen-portrait of the author Khushwant Singh's grandmother. The author paints a detailed picture of her physical appearance, her daily routines, her spiritual nature, her deep attachment to her grandson, and her compassion for animals like dogs and sparrows. The story traces the evolution of their relationship over time through various phases of life. Ultimately, the entire narrative revolves around the noble, loving, and serene character of the grandmother, making the title entirely appropriate.

प्रश्न 10.

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 3 × 2 = 6

Where has my mother’s laughter gone?

It’s hidden under the table of time.

And though it is dead, the mother’s laughter,

The way she laughs is still a living thing.

(a) Whose laughter is the poet referring to?

(b) What does ’table of time’ symbolize?

उत्तर:

(a) The poet is referring to her deceased mother's sweet laughter.

(b) The 'table of time' symbolizes the relentless passage of time and how time buries memories and events of the past into history.

(c) The phrase means that although the mother is dead and her actual laughter cannot be heard anymore, the vibrant memory of her laughter remains alive, cherished, and fresh in the poet's mind and heart.

प्रश्न 11.

Write the central idea of any one of the following : 4

(a) The Laburnum Top

(b) The Voice of the Rain

उत्तर:

(b) Central Idea of 'The Voice of the Rain':

The poem 'The Voice of the Rain' composed by Walt Whitman celebrates the eternal cycle of nature and rain. Rain describes its origin from the land and the bottomless sea, rising to heaven in the form of vapor, changing form, and then descending back to earth to bathe the dry elements, enrich the soil, and give life to latent seeds. The poem highlights a beautiful parallel between rain and music/poetry; both originate from a source, spread joy and life far and wide, and return back to their origin with love.

प्रश्न 12.

उत्तर:

any two of the following questions in about 30-40 words each : 2 × 4 = 8

(a) What did the narrator observe about Mrs. Dorling and her things at the address?

(b) Describe the condition of the beautiful white horse when it was finally returned.

हल / Solution:

(a) At Mrs. Dorling's address, the narrator observed her mother's belonging—such as the green knitted cardigan, silver cutlery, and antique plates—kept haphazardly in a tasteless, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar setting, which pained her deeply.

(b) When the horse was finally returned to its owner, John Byro, it was healthier, stronger, better-tempered, and well-cared for than before, owing to Mourad’s affectionate care and understanding of animals.

(c) Mrs. Fitzgerald was a bold, assertive, and wise neighbor of Mrs. Pearson. She was a fortune teller who possessed knowledge of Eastern esoteric arts and helped Mrs. Pearson assert her rights and gain respect within her family.

प्रश्न 13.

उत्तर:

any one of the following questions in about 80 words : 7

(a) Write a short note on the Garoghlanian family’s poverty and their characteristic honesty, as described in the story.

(b) Write a character sketch of Mrs. S.

हल / Solution:

(a) Short note on the Garoghlanian family's poverty and honesty:

The Garoghlanian tribe was famous throughout history for its uncompromising honesty and integrity. Even though every branch of the tribe was living in the most amazing and comical poverty—not even knowing where they got money enough to keep food in their bellies—they never compromised their values. They were proud first, honest next, and after that they believed in right and wrong. No member of the Garoghlanian family would ever steal or take advantage of anybody in the world. When Aram and Mourad took the white horse, it was out of a passion for riding, not out of dishonest intent, and they eventually returned it unharmed to maintain their family's pride and reputation.